I was privileged to be part of this new guide called Designed To Sell: The Unconventional Guide To Creative Freedom put together by Jen and Omar of These Are Things. If you are a designer, artist, or craftsmen interested in turning your creative hobby into a business I can't recommend this guide enough. It's over 100 pages stocked full of great resources, interviews, and tips to help you get started or take your business to the next level.
5 years ago when I started Ugmonk I had no clue what I was getting myself into. I had never run a business before and didn't realize how much work it would take to manage and grow a brand. Unfortunately it's not as easy as just designing cool products and watching the money roll in. Over the years I've learned a lot of what to do and what not to do and the ins and outs of building a business. Maybe someday I'll write a book, but until then this guide is probably the best resource out there. It's basically everything I wish I had known before I launched Ugmonk.
Check out the guide in more detail here.
